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FOR u AYOR.
SAMUEL p. HAMILTON.


fun ALDER MEN.
William Duncan, ID. X. Thomas.
Il. d. Bogart, d. }. Dixon,
David Wells, John Schwarz,
John l.. Hammond. George Hudson,
J4e Roy Myers, l.. + Lowell,
II. +. Wilink, WE. Reid.
A member OF the association stated
after the meeting that the organization
had $50 members on the list of registered
voters published in the MORNING NEWS
on Friday. Nine tenths of that number
will abide by the decision OF last nights
meeting he declared. Mayor Lester's
friends claim that he will get good vote
from the wOrkingmen.
MIR. HAMILTON WAITED UPON.
Late last night committees from the
mass meeting and from the working
mems meeting called upon Mr.. Hamilton
and asked him il he would accept the
nomination for Mayor. The conference
did not end until very late -FOUR. When
it was over a friend of Mr.. Hamilton
said: ''1ou can state that Mr.. Hamilton
will be in the race tomorrow. 1t must
he short and you will see that il is sharp.
The agony will soon he over With"
MAYOR TESTERS CANDIDACY.
Col. Testers friends were not inactive
during the day. A number of the mem
bers OF the Citizens Conservative AssO-
citation VINO supported the action OF the
friends OF the Mayor, MI and decided to
present fun Aldermanic ticket, with
IN. Rufus r. l. ster's name at its head,
= the voters for their support at the
election OH Tuesday. The ticket, it Is
understood. will embrace the names OF
representatives OF the several local politi.
cal organizations. The friends of Col.
Lester claim that he Will carry the
election by an Overwhelming majority.
A petition was circulated asking him IL
run, and II is understood that be viii!
Jnake the fight, havin. been pledged the
support Of very large element.
WANTED TO BE REPRESENTED.
The complaint was made last night by
Residents OF the First district that they
have 10 representation on any Of the
tickets. Tue residents or that district
sav that they have claims aud interests
which ought to be looked after in Council
by a memuer OF the board from that dis.
trict, and they claim representative.
The action OF the First district Repub.
licans on Friday night called forth The
statement yesterday By the Chairman and
Secretary OF the District Executive
Committee that the meeting which
was held at Congress and
West Broad streets was without the
sanction OF the committee aud il
knew nothing about IL. James Jefferson.
who was c0alrman oil the meeting, stated
last night that the meeting was OF the
Independent Republican Club, an or
organization OF First district Republ
cans. IL indorsed Mayor Lester ant
Declared its purpose 10 support him be
cause 1t believed him TO be the best mar
for the place.
TIIE REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Tho registration books closed last night
II WAS gwen out that 1900 vote
'sagistered. rhere WAS good dea
Ia ,wOund tie registration 'iii"'.
On -
y Of kUmnh
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sAvANNAH. Jan. 3, M.

The above, from weil-known hoOkkcepe-,
speaks for Itself The little stove no hiEg r
than your hat work wonders, and Is the very
thing for small 70 ms, offices ami bath rooms.
We have also larger szes for more commo-
dlous apartments. JAS. >. SILVA 4 -OS,
40 RrOughtou street.
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Weather Indications.

For North Carolina, South
EFAlR carolina, Georgia and Eastern
| Florida; .Southerly shifting to
/ easterly winds, fair weather and
slightly warmer.
The height or the river at Augusta at
1893 ~ clock o. NJ. vesJerdlv AUGUSTA
time was s 3 ieet--a rise OF 0.G feet during
the preceding ~ hours.
Co uparaUVe state uent OF temperature
at Savannah Jan. 10 1856 and 1887:
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OLORED,

First African Baptist Church, Rev. Il. X.
Low pastOr.-Prayer N eetihg at ) 80 a. m.
Z. eaching by tn pastor at / Il. u. Sun
day school at > p. IN. Conference and
annual reports and election Of officers at
) p. m. Preaching by the pastor at 80
p. N. Special collection tor church eX-
tension at each service. Visitors always
" leone. Seais free.
Second Baptist Church, Greene square,
Houston street.-The pastor, Rev. A.
Ellis, preacAes at II a. m. and 1880 D. m.
Sunday school at 8 p. m. Morning sub.
ject: "Reconversion." Evening subject:
"BartImeus." Strangers always welcome
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Notice the low prices marked OH our
Overcoats displayed az cur doors. We
are determined TO clear them out. The
Famous New York Clothing House, llO
Congress street, ie the only one who can
name these uuheard.ot low prices. A
GOOD assortment to select from.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-16

Mems pants selling at fifty cents, at the
Famous New York Clothing house, llO
Congress street.
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Gus business dav, to-
D c Bacon II Co
l. K Aliilen
James X Clarke
John X Young
Baldwin 4 co
john r Wheaton
Jo-eph Hull
Ed NJ Green
G Green's Son & Co
jose IA A Roberts
J sullivan. insurance
W & Jackson
George c Freeman
j A u Carson
Paterson, Downing Il
Co. W Coney, atty
Il Il Dunn o, pei
pro s X Mayors
o Cohen Y Co
H&ines X iiantel
NJ A Cohen Y Co
NJ S Cosulich
stand OIL Co
II Z smart
Friersol & Co
Garnett, Stubbs & &C
: FaIman
+ Fabarius for Pferd
mengas, p X Co
Hops n ~htarson
4 b Hull
Blodgett. Moore 4 &C
c II Morel
f Bergman
p ID DAMN
I "hAnnnrn N.nTT nm
( p ShotIer
Middleton X 60
James b Duckworth
| Peacock. Hunt & Co
| q @Connerar-
| r L Tbo,nI,son
| y NJ Dpmtra
| nv ErctwslI
| Erctvali g Nichols
Wiiiiam Garrard
| pIV Neldrim
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! UCC1nnippham
I r. = Rcnd &Co
A E1riirh q Bro
\ uardea's SON g.
a.
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nutIor q &+euhera
nv Dsnc..
We Cann
Iosanb II Wood
~ - DC g 10
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in favor of a COntinu-
Wit:
VIM b Stlllwell
Ba. on, Pike 4 Co
Ella, loupg Il Co
D & Bacon
e A lteitZe
Il A Denma ark
Hammond. Hull & Co
II II Gilmer
} 2 Williams & Co
Joseph A RO9erts Il Co
Fred NJ Hull
j K SaUe~y
d II Richardson
c ; Ellis
T + Sprunt
II 7 Moore II Co
: Chestnut & O'Neiil
c Phillips
Char cs fl'is
W Il Daniel
NJ : Co,uIirh & Co
T 7 Chnueau
George W 3 ter e Co
Vale Royal Mtg Co,
T { Bryan, SeC-Tres
j NJ Dpugan
< X arrow for Strauss K
. Co
G A Shearson
George W . ems
VIM T Williams Il Co
Hunt " Owen
Strachan Il Co
l. NJ W ar6eld
IL Weber
Carl Egliuger
T. X MI luletOn
ID G Pure
Muir. Uuckwcrth & Co
Richardson & Barnard
j J McDonOugh
Melon ugh & Co
a Netshurg
W n Nichols
Lee Roy Myers & Co
hmIlNeWmat
Herman u Kayton
A r LaWtOn
A K L4Ttop, Jr
Bond Haynes Il Elton
W n i G cDilliat
jour l. Ifardee
Is + Dlltn
Nj Y 4 D I MacIntyre
Malcolm Maclean
- - W GIIE
r L p1ncy
Neid5ip yer & Rabun
ID X Thomas
J II Estill
T J. Kin sey
4 Einstein's Sons
Frank y Co
: GuCkeuheime r s. 81
Harmon & Cope
Henry Solomon & Son
Fl Myers & Bros
Byck * Sc ig
& l. Montague & Co
G NJ -orrel
J l. Whatley
A II MacDOneil
Chisholm & Erwin
James Sulliva1
Du BiguOn Il Fraser
Charlton 4 Mackall
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Full Dress shirts, open front and back, at
Belslnger's. "a, Whitaker street.
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OAK. Pine aud Lightwood,

For sale by Il. B. Cassels, corner Taylor
aud East Broad streets. Telephone No.
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Oak, Pine and Lightwood,
For sale by X. b. Cassels. corner Taylor
aud East Broad streets. Telephone No
-
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There viii be special meeting at tho
rooms OF the savannah Board of Trad
by Its President and Directors) at Ii NJ
on MONDAY next, for the purpose OF ap
pointing day from WHICH tue proposed
plan VIII go into eject; also, to appoint Il
standing committee to thoroughly introduce
and sustain the spirit of the resolutions.
" IS specially req uested that there he a full
attendance, not only Ofth' Sc who have signed,
but Of all citizens interested in the move
mcuf, it having been impracticahle for those
presenting the resolutions TO call upon all
with the iimlted tune at dispOsaL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-16

stun and soft Hats at Belsinger's, q Whit
aker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-16

The Leon Hotel. TaIishnsseo, Florida.
Is now open for the season. Dry aud
brscing atmosphere, hard roads tnroug h
lovely bills and valleys, aud game In
abundance, among the attractions,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-16

Coats selling at one dollar, at the ia.
nous New York Clothing House, $40 Con-
gress street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-16

Flexible silk Hats at BeDsinger's, "a whita.
ker street.
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SAMUEL P. HAMILTON.


william Duncan, D. II. Thomas,
r.. u. Rogart, III. !. DIX n.
2. j. O'Conner, II. +. Willink.
w. T. Reid, john Schwarz,
John L. Hammond, r. A. smith,
Lee Roy Myers. K, +. Lowell.
No one seemed much inclined to make
o set speech. aud in the course OF few
minutes Mr.. Dprsett's resolution, which
was an amendment to the motion then be-
fore the meeting, was put and was de-
-Ryded by standing vote. The chair an
Ndunced the vote 90 to 10, and declared
the resolution adopted.
Ralf OF those present sat still and did
not vote on either side.
committee was appointed to wait
upon Mr.. Hamilton and the proposed AL
dermen TO ascertain if they would accept.
THE WORKINGMEN's TICKET.
meeting OF The WOrkingmen's Demo-
cratic Association was held last night in
the DeRenne building at BroughtOn and
Bull streets. It was stated before hand
that the object OF the meeting was to in
dorse q ticket for Mayor and Aldermen.
A great deal OF interest was man Tested
on the street as to what the worKingmen
were doing, and the corner in front of the
hall was not deserted until after the
meeting adjourned, which was almost Il
O'Clock. 1t was learned that the meeting
Endorsed and agreed to support the fol-
lowing ticket:
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Tetterine has been thoroughly tested Tor
years on the worst cases of letter. Ecze-
ma, Rlngworm, etc, in existence. many
OF which have stood proof against all
remedies from youth TO old age, but nave
succumbed to the wonderful curative
powers OF Tetterne; IL cures where all
other remedies fail.
For sale bv druggists or sent by mail.
Price SOC. per box. j. 4. SHUPTRGNE II
BRO, savannah Ga.
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A full line Of Gcnts Kid Gloves at Bel
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Linen collars selling AZ i've cents each,
standing and turn down, slightly soiIed
Ut the Famous New York Clothing House,
1tO Congress- street
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-16

MAYOR LIES FER AND NIX. HAM
Hilton MAKE THE RACE.

Mr.. Hamilton IUdorssd by the F"rd>'
Fol 7H"eting aud the WorktTsmeu' u
Ciub-Nayor Lester Ba"ked by the
Minority Of the Conservative A ssocis-
tiou and by Large Outside III mont
Action Of Lat Nights Meetings--G rs
SIP About the Tickets-CiOse OF the
Registration.
Matters political were the ail-absorbing
tonic OF conversation yesterday. The
proceedings OF FRIDAY nights meeting
seemed to be hemost Interesting reading
in the morning paper to a large majority.
Any amount OF button-boling was going
on, and every body was anxious to know
Whether there would be one, Two or three
candidates for Mavor IN the field.
Itwae reported that Col. Lester and
air. Hamilton would both run, and it was
also reported that neither would run.
. Few talked with an air OF authority, but
the imprf ssiou prevailed that both Mr..
Hamilton ana Col, Lester would be candi-
dates for the Mavoralty.
AMASs MEETING CALLED.
About the middle of the day the city
was flooded with dOdqers calling a mass
meetng al the FOrds' Opera House for
O'Clock. 1t was understood that the
meeting vas to TaGfy Mr.. HRmiIton's
nomination of Friday night. His friends
when asked during the afternoon II they
feared an attempt would be made TO cap
tune the meeting did not give the impres-
sion by their replies that they were
without apureben sion on that score.
r'he nIan md ,vortod so successfully the
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THE FORDS' HALL MEETING.
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The following prominent business houses,
members of the bar, etc., OF this city, have
signed the resolutions in favor of continu-
nns hnsincss nav u wit.
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Colored Border Handkerchief q speciality
al Brisingers, q Whitaker street.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03
LOCAL REsEvFTREs.

There are 43 inmates st the City Aims
House.
The work of putting il The new float ut
the railroad transfer ferry slip al the foot OF
Wilkes street, has commenced.
Services during the winter at Trinity NJ.
z. Church, commencing 10 morrow, Will be
held in the lecture room Of chat church.
The Superintendent OF Police has .just put
down crossings at the intersection OF Frank
lin with Washington, Coumbus and Alfred
streets.
A marriage license was issued in WASH
iDgton yesterday to Jas W. Sect of Louisi-
ana, and Martha f. Brooks, Of Fsuquier
county.
The repor! sill in circulation en- the
street that the BraddocI; House sill! close in
few days, was again denied today b. Eir.
Robbins, Inc manager.
Numbers of petty the;is are being lo
ported TO the police. IA The city Is infested
with tramps IL would be we'll for tie CHI
zens 10 have everything secH.e about their
premises.
The fox that has made ha hams for some
time past in the cellar Of the residence Of
Mr.. Nj. B. Harlow made raid on u neigh
boring pigeon roesa last night a"H Ate Il
hearty supper.
Rev. J. T. Michael will preach atihe Free
Methodist Church to morrow morning and
night His subject in the morning will be,
Jobs Conservation" and at night, ia Free
Me,hodism Reasonable or Supcrstitious?
Dr. Kempster, who has just returned to
Washington, when asked yesterday about
the gold mine near The Great Fails which
recent dispatches from the West have cred
tied him with being engaged in developing.
said thst he was not aware, uatii his arrival,
of he golden fortune which has been assign
ed to him. Ho hoped that ell that had been
printed about this discovery was true, but
so far as he knew ct present the published
statements were painfully lacking in actual
facts.
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.
1u7HE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY co.

Il OFFICE OF THE TREASURER
December 1st 1887.
The animal meeting OF the stockholders of the
VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY co. will be
held Mt the office Of the company, in Alexandria,
Va ON WEDNESDAY, the twcnty.iirst (21st)
day December A d., 1887 at o cocl noon, for
the transaction OF all business OF general or spe-
cial nature that may be submitted to The meeting
The transfer books will be closed at 3 O'Clock of
the sixth lGth) inst ' and rcopcned on the morning
Of the twcn!y.secOnd (22ud) of December next
dcc1 I'd w. II. MARBURY, Secretary.
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CHURCH SERVICES, &c, MORROW
Christ Chmch.-Services at II a. m. by
Rev H. Suter, and communion, and child
rem. services at 4 p. m.
81. Pdui'S Church.-Services at II n. m
b. Rev Dr. Norton, and communion.
Grace Cburch.-Services at $50 and II g
II. ard communion, and at and $50 p. m
evening service by Rev. Carl Grammer.
81. Mary'S O'urch.-NIass at and II a.
m. and sermon, by Rev. Father O'Kane and
Vespers at p. IN.
FIRST Presbyterian Church-Service at II
3. m ny Rev. j. NJ. Nourse.
Second Presbyterian Church.-Services at
II n. m. and 7:30 p. N. by Rev. James 1.
Vance.
Baptist ChwcA.-Sarvices at II a. 70 :, and
7SO p. M, continuing the meeting begun
this week Sermons by Rev. NJ. a. Wilson,
Of Pocahontas, Va.
Trinity Meth. Epis. Churck.-Services at
II g m. and 7:30 p. 10. by Rev. r. F. Bishop.
Meth EpiS. Church lSOWth.-Services at II
m. and 7:3O p. IN. by Rev. R. Smithson.
Meth Prot. Gtarch-Services at II a. N.
ana $50 D. M. by Rev. S. J Smith.
Free Methodist Church Services at II 6.
NJ aud $50 p. m. by Rev. J. T. Michael.
German Lutheran Church.-Service at II
a. m. by Rev j A. Scbwoy.
Young Mems Christian Association.-Pray-
er meeting at the rooms at 4:30 p. m. Aims
House at $50 p. IN. and Jail at p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03

slFING JEwELRY Mr. Henry Wildt, Nc.
10 north Royal street, has added to his usual
tine as; ortment Of watches and jewelry a
varied stock of goods especially suited for
the holiday season. The goods in his line
are very rich in design and finish and calcu-
lated TO dazzle the most fastiGious pur-
chaser
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03

COUPONS TENDERED.-The amount OF
coupons rendered in this city for State
taxes for the year 1886 up to Dec. l was
$3.50; in cash, $1,000 The amount of
coupons rendered for 1887 up to Dsc l was
S4,52S in cash, S5,043 10, thus showing a de-
crease in coupon tenders of So ,S12 and an in
crease in cash rendered Of s. .O43 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03

MCsIcAL-The second complimentary
rehearsal of The Alexandria Musical Asso.
ciatiou was given st the associations rooms
in S. epla Hall last night before large au.
dience. The different numbers of the pro-
gramu.2 were given with the precision that
always characterizes the work of this popu-
lar organization, and frequent applause tes
titled the appreciation of their friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03

GONE TO New YoRK.-The gentlemen
connected with the Arrow Steamship Com
pany, who have been staying at the Brad
dock House. left this city for New York
this morning, saying they would return in
about ten days. No work is now being
done in this city by the company
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03

EVANGELIST NEEDHAM-The meeting
last night at the Baptist Church was crowd
ed Mr.. Needham preached with earnest
ness and power, and in the after meeting
there was a good number of professions OF
faith Mr.. Needham LETT for Baltimore to-
day, but the meetings will go on. To night
there will be prayer meeting In the
church. Tomorrow Rev. M. A. wilson. OF
Po,aabontas. Va, will preach, and during
tina w,sek have some one TO help MN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03

COURT MARTIALED.-Privat Brown aud
Whitloc&, ofthe Monticello Guards, 81 Vir-
ginia regiment, charged with refusal to obey
orders when summoned by the captain at
the call of the Governor, were recently court
martialed The decision of the court was
fine of $50 aud reprimand, which verdict
was unqualifedly approved by Colonel
Wertenb berger
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03

THE PREsBYrERY OF CHESAPEAKE will
meet in the Second Presbyterian Church
Tuesday night next, the 9Th inst, at S
o'clock, for the purpose of receiving and in
stsling the Rev. Jas l. Vance as the pastor
of that church. The public are cordially in
vted TO attend. The services will he very
impressive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03

The MosELRY-LEARY INVESTIGATION
The investigation of the cause of the coils
ioo between the steamers Jane Moseley and
George Leary, which occurred of Point
Lookout. near the mouth of the river, last
Saturday night, was to have been held yes
terday before Inspectors Valentine and "a
vile, but owing to the failure of the George
Leary to arrive from Norfolk the hearing
was postponed. The weather was so stormy
at Norfolk that the Leary did not leave
there until yesterday.
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Tup socIABLE to be held at the rooms Of
the NJ, C. A. on Monday, the 9TH inst, is
expected TO be very enjoyable affair. DIR.
White, ' OF Washir eton, is ezpectedto be pre-;
sent and will read several selections. Good
musis has been provided for the occasion.
1t is hoped all the friends of the association ,s
will be present. The collectors of the La
dies Auxiliary are asked to be present with
their collections
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03

BIscoE CAsE.-In the Maryland Court OF
Appeals on Tuesday last the case of the
State against Ben Biscoe, colored, the muir,
derer of Captain Dixon. was called up ana
argument commenced by Judge Magruder,
for Biscoe, Attorney General Roberts, rep
resented the State The decision in the
case will be rendered in about two weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03

Mr.. j K. CHAPMAN, having taken the
large and commodious store 424 King street
formerly occupied by D. Bendheim & Co.
has filed it with q handsome and varied
stock of dry goods, &c, and guarantees his
prices as low as the lowest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03

DEAD.-News has reached here of the
death of Mr.. William Lewis, at Rose Mount
sin, California, which occurred on Nov. &c.
His funeral was conducted under the aus
pieces OF the Basin Mining Company, in which
he was siockho der and an officer. His
funeral was observed with marked cere
mony and with The greatest respect by the
employees, by whom he was held in high
esteem, The deceased was brother of DIR.
F. NJ Lewis of this community. In 1919,
fired by that ambitious characteristic of
young and vigorous life he conceived the
idea Of seeking his fortune among the gold
fields Of California. Giving up home and
kindred he set out in that year to California,
where be had Que other brother then resid-
Ing. never again to put foot on his native
soil. Shortly after his arrival there he dis
covered and opened, with others, lhr Basin
Gold Mining as one of ia owners OF which
he has since remained.-MandssdS Gazette
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03

HOLIDAY ADvERTIsING.-Our merchants
are making the usual arrangements for a
lively holiday trade, and it is now in order
TO suggest that not the least important pre-
paration for a successful and profitable sea-
son is judicious advertising. Money Elk.
pended in this way cannot fail to bring re-
numerative returns There is no better adj
yer!isDg medium in this section ofthe coun-
try than the GAZETTE, as its already long
list of patrons will testify. An advertise
ment in its columns cannot fail to bring new
custom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03

LEcrURE.-As heretofore stated, Col. E.
V White, of Loudoun. will deliver lecture
at the Opera House on Monday night next,
before Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans, TAX
log Ter his subject, the battle of Balls Bluff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-03

RossLYNN.-Mr. w. W. DUNCAN was in
the city to day to have placed on record il
The county court eleven deeds for lots re-
Gently sold in Rosslyn, in this county. The
lois are how selling at cents per foot.